How Tech is Going to Change Your Business in 2017

Advancements in technology find their way to business almost instantly. New gadgets and software save money for the companies and make the job easier for the employees. These trends are going to continue in 2017 and long after that. The most important innovations come from the field of automation and cybersecurity. Mobile devices are already an integral part of almost all jobs. This is going to continue and completely blur the line between business hours and private time.

Remote work

The offices are going out of style. With the right tools, the employers can monitor and supervise almost all the work remotely. This will change the very nature of work and free-time as well. Employees are going to be evaluated by the quality instead of quantity of work done. Some feel that this change will also affect the sense of community that exist in a workplace, but that’s not necessarily the case. The software can emulate the work environment pretty accurately, leaving time for both chatter and bonding.

CRM Systems

Customer relationship management (CRM) refers to practices and strategies of collecting and analyzing data about the customer interactions. This process can last for years and go in depth about each customer individually. The goal of the process is to understand the way customers interact with the company and to improve on that interaction. Until recently, it was something only large companies could afford, but CMR can benefit smaller businesses as well. It’s expected that more companies will implement the systems in 2017, but the changes in customer interaction will come much later, when the data has been collected and properly analyzed.

Automating marketing efforts

Most of the marketing isn’t about creating a powerful message. Rather, it’s about getting the message in front of the right person. This personalization of marketing efforts is now mostly done by computers. The software gathers the information about your customers and customizes the ads they receive based on their age, gender, how much they usually spend, and how they interacted with your website. The changes are especially intense when it comes to remarketing – because it mostly happens via e-mail. That means that human involvement in remarketing campaigns is becoming completely obsolete. The software can target the audience and create the message on its own.

Security

Security remains one of the biggest concerns for any business. Breaches are not only a waste of money, but they also damage the reputation of the company. For those businesses that have an inventory to worry about, investing in axis cameras is the smart choice. These come with a memory card and can be reviewed later, which is pretty handy because most thefts come from the inside. It’s also a good idea to have some sort of system for tracking the working hours and keeping a tab on who’s actually punching in at what time.

Apps

It’s common knowledge that smartphones have replaced computers entirely. This also means that the way companies advertise has to change. Apps replacing browsers and companies need to get in on the game. Developing apps even for small business will create more traffic, more business and open up new demographics. The key is to make the app which improves on the browser experience. It should encompass all the perks – like integrating it with social media or enabling in-app purchases.

With the tech industry changing so rapidly all other businesses need to follow along and use the tech advancements to their benefit. However, the biggest asset of any company remains the product and employees who make it.

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